The Jizera Pacific is the name used for the railway line from Martinice v Krkonosich to Rokytnice nad Jizerou. It runs along the River Jizera valley and is a popular tourist attraction, as it allows you to plan various trips from the stations on the line. Come and enjoy the unique panoramic views of the Krkonose.
The railway line starts in Martinice v Krkonosich. The local station was built in 1871 and is unique in many respects. It is the highest located station on the line and also a protected national heritage site. It uses mechanical signals, now very rare, to control the rail operation. The whole station is a unique complex with a preserved and fully operational control and safety system dating back to the mid-20th century. It was declared a national monument in 2016.
From Martinice, the line continues via the stations Jilemnice > Hrabacov > Vichova nad Jizerou > Horni Sytova > Ponikla > Ponikla, zastavka > Jablonec nad Jizerou, Hradsko > Jablonec nad Jizerou > Rokytnice nad Jizerou. It was built by Count Jan Harrach, a well-known Krkonose politician, patron and entrepreneur. The construction began on 10 October 1898 and the line was inaugurated on 7 December 1899.
It is possible to travel the line aboard a unique steam train on several occasions each year. The ride is usually organised in December as part of the ‘Angel’s Ride’ on the St. Nicholas Day, with devils and angels on the train, and also during the Krakonos summer evenings.
